Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

448 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. In just a few weeks she'll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunning pretty. And as a pretty, she'll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job i...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 32%
tense 32%
reflective 21%
dark 19%
emotional 19%
challenging 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 6%
funny 5%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 37%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 29% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.67

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